The quality of drinking water provided to customers in the Cedar Lane Water System is overseen by the CRD Water Quality Division. Water quality samples are collected by the Plant Operators and the data is stored in the Water Quality Division database.

Water Quality Division staff prepare a number of data summaries and water quality reports for the Cedar Lane Water System. These reports track drinking water quality against the limits listed in the BC Drinking Water Protection Regulation and the Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines. All reports are posted in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

** Year-To-Date (YTD) Reports are updated shortly after the end of each month and provide a summary of the previous 12 months of data along with summary statistics for each sampling location.

Note 1. Bacteriological samples may not be collected each week from each location (in accordance with the sampling program). This means that some weeks may not have test results for a given parameter. In general, there is a two-week lag period before bacteriological results appear in the reports (time required to analyze and transfer the bacteriological data into the database).

Periodic Water Quality Reports provide water quality data for parameters that are tested periodically (i.e., quarterly, semi-annually, annually or on an 'As Required' basis). However, depending upon water system configuration, not all parameters are tested each year. If the report contains no data, it means the parameters were not tested during the reporting period shown near the top of the report.

* YTD Reports for Periodically Tested Parameters are updated shortly after the end of each month and provide a summary of test results for the most recent 12 month period.

** The metals were divided alphabetically into 2 groups to make the reports easier to read.

What is the CRD?

The CRD is a local government that delivers 200+ local, regional and sub-regional services for residents of the region, including 13 municipalities and three electoral areas on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Governed by a 24 member Board of Directors, the CRD is working to serve the public, and build a vibrant, livable and sustainable region.